The Master’s in PSTS is the premier programme for learning how to critically analyse and assess the impact of scientific and technological developments on society.

How are information and communication technologies affecting our privacy? Can we anticipate the future implications of nanotechnology for society? Are there ethical limits to genetic modifications of animals and human beings? How do new technologies change our behaviour and our perceptions of the world? These are just some of the questions that you will explore in the Master’s in Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society.

PSTS is characterized by its empirical orientation. Rather than focusing only on the philosophical tradition or aiming to understand technology in general you will analyse specific technologies and their impact on society. This combination of philosophy and technology is the hallmark of the PSTS programme, making it an ideal choice for philosophy students, for social science students and for students with a technical background. PSTS has a strong international orientation: several of our lecturers are from abroad and the programme attracts students from all over the world.

The PSTS programme has four profiles:
- Technology and the Human Being
- Technology and Values
- Dynamics of Science & Technology
- Technology, Culture & Modernity